Book Giveaway: Ellie Krieger’s Small Changes, Big Results

09 Jan Book Giveaway: Ellie Krieger’s Small Changes, Big Results

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Wading through the over-hyped fad diets plastered on every media outlet can get frustrating and confusing. Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing (and giving away) four of my favorite new books that offer safe and effective ways to meet your 2013 New Year’s healthy lifestyle resolutions. First up, Ellie Krieger’s revised and updated Small Changes, Big Results.

About Small Changes, Big ResultsEllie Krieger is the host of the Food Network hit “Healthy Appetite.” She’s a registered dietitian and professional cook (and probably one of the nicest women I’ve met) who believes that healthy food should be delicious. When it comes to food, she believes food shouldn’t be shunned and has a “usually-sometimes-rarely” philosophy, which encourages moderation. Her recipes are not only unbelievably delicious (I’ve made many of them), but her step-by-step instructions are simple and easy to follow.

Ellie’s book takes you on a 12-week journey, leading you through a series of small changes in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise and emotional wellness. Each week you’ll be introduced to a small, specific action step, complete with nutrition tips and 65 healthy and delicious recipes.

This updated version is updated to reflect the times. There are 25 new recipes, the “usually-sometimes-rarely” food list has been updated to reflect current science, and there are tips about hot topics like gluten free, coconut oil, and agave.

Ellie’s Kale Chips
With 65 recipes included, it’s impossible to get bored in the kitchen. You’ll find recipes for gluten-free pancakes, creamy cauliflower soup, sesame beef with broccoli and several rush-hour dinners that are on the table in 15 minutes or less. Ellie was kind enough to share her Kale Chip recipe- yum!

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two baking trays with cooking spray. Remove the center rib and stems from each kale leaf and discard. Tear or cut the leaves into bite-size pieces, about 2 to 3 inches wide. Wash the kale and dry it very well.

Place the kale in a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil and sprinkle with the garlic powder and salt, and massage the oil and seasonings into the kale with your hands to distribute evenly. Place the kale in a single layer on the baking sheets, and bake until crisp and the edges are slightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

When entering, be sure to include your email address in the “Email” field when posting your comment so I can let you know if you won. You do not need to purchase anything to win. Only open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states, D.C. or Puerto Rico, and you must be at least 18 years of age to win. Ellie Krieger provided me with the book for this review and has sponsored the prize offered.

Kristen

My small change this year will be to really focus on fiber and making sure I have at least 3g or more in a food item to get my recommended fiber I take of 25-30g a day 🙂 these food items will have natural fibers and not inulin or other resistant starches.

If you are dieting, your goal is to mainly achieve weight loss.
Regardless of whatever other reason you might have,
weight loss should really be your goal. Having a fit body is not only good for you, it
will make you feel better and also give you an energy boost.
What follows are some good tips to get to that goal in no
time.

Rebekah MacGregor

I’m really trying hard to curb the sugar, as I have a raging sweet tooth. I am also looking to plan out meals better so that I don’t have to rush through the process in an effort to get food on the table for me, my husband and our one year old girl.

Laurie

I really want to focus more on nutrition and losing some weight.. Heart disease is in my family.. I want to maintain a healthy life style so this heart disease cannot attack me.. Eating right is what I want to focus on this new year 2013 and that all starts in the kitchen..
I am looking forward to trying some of your amazing recipes.
Thank you, Fran Swain

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